Ottawa-based Kinaxis Inc. named David Kelly its new vice-president of professional services on Wednesday.
Kelly comes to the company, which sells cloud-based supply chain management software, after a stint leading IBM’s enterprise content management worldwide services business.
The company said Mr. Kelly will be responsible for Kinaxis’ global deployment, training and consulting teams.
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“He will enable steady growth and continue with our long-standing history of professional service excellence,” said Kinaxis Inc. CEO Doug Colbeth in a statement.
Kelly replaces Monique Rupert, who has retired after six years in the position.
“It is my pleasure and honour to lead a group of people with the level of dedication and know-how that the Kinaxis professional service team possesses,” Mr. Kelly said in a statement.
Kinaxis completed a successful initial public offering last month, the first Ottawa IPO in 13 months.